A Nueces County judge may decide whether a former cop accused of family violence can have contact with another police officer accused of posing as a CPS worker.

Former Senior Officer Tommy Cabello, who retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department earlier this week, appeared in court Wednesday before 214th District Judge Inna Klein.

During the hearing, it was indicated that Cabello is in a relationship with Norma DeLeon, who is on administrative leave with the department. She's facing a felony charge of impersonating a public servant and a misdemeanor charge of official oppression.

One of Cabello's pre-trial bond conditions is that he "avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character," court records show.

Former CCPD Senior Officer Tommy Cabello appears in court on Feb. 20, 2019. Cabello retired from the department in February amid allegations of family violence.(Photo: Eleanor Dearman)

Prosecutor Reynaldo Pena, who was appointed to the case after the District Attorney's Office recused itself, said he'd defer to pre-trial supervision's policy. Cabello's attorney, Nathan Burkett, said there were "extenuating circumstances" given DeLeon's employment as a police officer and lack of a criminal record.

Klein said a hearing needed to be held on the matter in the coming weeks.

Cabello is charged with third-degree felony counts of continuous violence against the family, tampering with a witness and evidence tampering stemming from a Nov. 25 incident.

During Wednesday's hearing, Pena also said Cabello approached Pena and his wife while they were eating lunch on Tuesday. Pena said Cabello shook his hand and said, "Hello, Mr, Pena." Pena said Cabello was with his lawyer.

Senior officer Tommy Eli Cabello of the Corpus Christi Police Department turned himself into Nueces County Jail late Friday night on warrant charges.(Photo: Nueces County Jail)

Pena said he did not know if Cabello's intention was to intimidate or be nice. But Klein admonished Cabello and said he should not contact any of the prosecutors in the case or their families.

It was also mentioned that Cabello's GPS monitor battery was dead for about eight hours at one point, but Cabello said he wasn't aware of the violation. Klein said the state should be informed "immediately" should it happen again.

Cabello's trial was initially set for March, but attorneys agreed more time was necessary before they go to trial. A 45-day extension was granted.